We Sing - a song & handkerchief

Hot off the press, and just in time for the holidays!  

A new song and a hand-crafted handkerchief to go with it.  

The handkerchief, designed by Lea Redmond of Leafcutter Designs, was inspired by my song, "We Sing".  Not only is the handkerchief a beautiful and useful object, but it is also a folding puzzle!   
Order one here.

Here are some things you can do with your handkerchief:

-solve the puzzle, then see if your friends can too

-blow your nose (save a tree: don't use tissues, use a hanky!)

-dry your tears (of laughter or sorrow)

-wear it around your neck (fasten with a safety pin.)

Here’s what you get when you order this item:

-a download code for the song “We Sing”

-a handsewn, silk-screened hankerchief / puzzle inspired by the song

-a lovely little box

Here are some more fun facts about this object:

-”We sing” is a love song!

-The handkerchief is made of 100% organic cotton.  It’s soft and it feels nice.

-I drew and screen-printed the design, and Lea and I sewed the edges.

-Blake Henderson recorded and engineered the song.  A bunch of wonderful bay area musicians sang and played on it.    

These make fantastic gifts for the holidays!  
Order by Dec. 15th if you'd like your song & handkerchief to arrive by Dec 25th.
  

Click here to order your song & handkerchief.

*Special thanks to Aubrey Trinniman and Blake Henderson for the photo help.

Happy Birthday Mom

On this day, 61 years ago, my mom came into the world.  I am so grateful that I got to know her and love her for 26 years.  Though the sting of her absence is strong, so are the beautiful memories. 

Tonight, in her honor, I will eat homemade strawberry shortcake with dear friends.  Fresh flowers will surround us.  

She lived a beautiful life.

Here's to you, mom!

More Of You

Last month I recorded four jazz standards in a small studio in Oakland, CA, with Ezra Lipp on drums, Mike Sempert on piano, Daniel Fabricant on upright bass, and Blake Henderson engineering the session.  It was an amazing day.  The songs were chosen by, and recorded for 8 people who donated very generously to my Kickstarter project last year.

I've been listening to jazz vocalists ever since I was a small child (thank you mom and dad!)  Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Rosemary Clooney, Joe Williams, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Michael Feinstein, Harry Connick Jr., Mose Allison, Diana Krall, Nat King Cole: their music has informed me as an artist and as a person, and has meant so much to me over the years.  It was a dream come true to record these songs with such fantastic musicians.

Have a listen to what we made.

Many heartfelt thanks to the following people who made this project possible:

Cathy Greek
Elaine Hathway
John Cotton
Todd Haemmerle
Maria Imparato
Howard Altar
Matt Gonzalez
Donna LoBiondo